Handbag system involving multiple components and arrangements

ABSTRACT

A personal tote system includes a first tote bag and optionally a second tote bag. Each tote bag having a closed side and a bounded open side defining a containing volume therein. Snap pivot links on opposite sides of each of the bounded openings. A shoulder strap having opposed ends and a sliding link therebetween. A portion of the shoulder strap having a narrower portion and a wider-portion at least twice a width of the narrower portion. One of the snap pivot links secured to a shoulder strap first end. One of the other shoulder strap end and the sliding link being secured to the other snap pivot link thereby allowing each tote to be supported by the shoulder strap in an extended position and a contracted folded position. The totes may be separated, folded into compact sizes and arranged for improved user convenience.

CROSS REFERENCE FOR RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application relates to, and claims priority from, U.S. Prov. Ser.No. 62/607,242 filed Dec. 18, 2017, the entire contents of which areincorporated herein by reference.

This application additionally relates to, and claims priority as acontinuation-in-part, from U.S. Design Ser. No. 29/654,033 filed Jun.20, 2018, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein byreference.

This application additionally relates to, and claims priority as acontinuation-in-part, from U.S. Design Ser. No. 29/654,161 filed Jun.21, 2018, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein byreference.

FIGURE SELECTED FOR PUBLICATION

FIGS. 1 and 2.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to handbag system involving multiplecomponents and arrangements. More particularly, the present inventionprovides a handbag system that may be adapted to variable carryingarrangements and different component arrangements.

Description of the Related Art

Industrial applications of handbag systems are well known.Conventionally, there are briefcases, messenger bags, purses, handbagsand diverse containers for transport.

Conventionally, it is known that a handbag or tote may have a singleshoulder strap that may be shortened between two ends, and each end issecured to the sides of a tote bag for user convenience.

Additionally, it is known for such tote bags or handbags to have topclosures and at their top sides thereof snap-links and pivot links forsecurely joining the fixed ends of a shoulder strap.

Finally, it is recognized that those of skill in the art may positionone handbag or tote bag within a larger size handbag or tote bag sothat, for example a computer-laptop sleeve may be slid within a largesize handbag or tote bag for convenience.

Unfortunately, the conventionally known arrangements are unable toaccommodate a need for a widened strap for enhanced weight bearing andcomfort without strap replacement. Similarly difficult is the securingof an inner tote bag to an outer tote bag all secured to a similarstrap. Finally, it is difficult to those of skill in the tote bag artsto arrange for an adaptive tote that is repositionable as to size, straparrangement, and user convenience.

ASPECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In response, it is now recognized that there is a need for an improvedpersonal tote system which contains optionally a first tote bag andoptionally a second tote bag. Each tote bag having a closed side and abounded open side defining a containing volume therein. Snap pivot linkson opposite sides of each of the bounded openings. A shoulder straphaving opposed ends and a sliding link there between. A portion of theshoulder strap having a narrower portion and a wider-portion at leasttwice a width of the narrower portion. One of the snap pivot linkssecured to a shoulder strap first end. One of the other shoulder strapend and the sliding link being secured to the other snap pivot linkthereby allowing each tote to be supported by the shoulder strap in anextended position and a contracted folded position. The totes may beseparated, folded into compact sizes and arranged for improved userconvenience.

According to one alternative and adaptive aspect of the presentinvention, there is provided a personal tote system, comprising: a firsttote member having a closed bottom on a first end and a bounded openingon an opposed second end; said bounded opening having a first sideopposite a second side; a first securing pivot member on said firstside; a second securing pivot member on said second side; a firstsupport strap member having a full length and an opposed first strap endand a second strap end; a securing link member slidably arranged on saidsupport strap between said first strap end and said second strap end,whereby said securing link member slidable from said first strap end tosaid second strap end during an adjustment use thereof; said supportstrap member removably secured to said first tote member on said firstsecuring pivot member and said second securing pivot member enabling atoting support of said personal tote system during a carry use thereof;at least said first strap end being removably removably secured to saidfirst securing pivot member; and at least one of said second strap endand said securing link member being secured to said second securingpivot member.

According to another alternative aspect of the present invention, thereis provided a personal tote system, further comprising: a first portionand a second portion of said support strap member; said first portionhaving a width that is more than twice a width of a said second portion;said securing link member slidable over both said first portion and saidsecond portion.

According to another alternative aspect of the present invention, thereis provided a personal tote system, further comprising: a second totemember having a closed bottom on a first end and a second boundedopening on a second opposed second end; said second bounded openinghaving a first side opposite a second side; a second tote first securingmember and a second tote second securing member on said second boundedopening; said first securing pivot member and said second securing pivotmember from said first tote removably linkable with respective saidsecond tote first securing member and said second tote second securingmember thereby releasably securing said second tote member within saidfirst tote member.

According to another alternative aspect of the present invention, thereis provided a personal tote system, wherein: at least one aid secondtote member and said first tote member including a top closure member;and at least a third securing pivot member on said first tote member;said at least third securing pivot member secured proximate said closedbottom on said first end of said first tote member; and at least afourth securing pivot member on said first tote member; said at leastfourth securing pivot member secured proximate said closed bottom onsaid first end of said first tote member positioned opposite said thirdsecuring pivot member.

According to another alternative aspect of the present invention, thereis provided a personal tote system, further comprising: a second supportstrap member having a full length and an opposed first second supportstrap end and a second second support strap end; a third support strapmember having a full length and an opposed first third support strap endand a second third support strap end; said second support strap securingsaid third securing pivot member to said first securing pivot member andsaid third support strap securing said fourth securing pivot member tosaid second securing pivot member, whereby said first tote bag may befolded over and secured to in a folded condition during a transport use.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provideda A personal tote system, as shown and described herein.

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the presentinvention will become apparent from the following description read inconjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like referencenumerals designate the same elements.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a pictographic image of a tote bag having an extended totestrap secured to extending tabs on an inner surface of a tote bag.

FIG. 2 is a pictographic image of the tote bag of FIG. 1 with the totestrap in a folded and mid-secured position with a sliding link.

FIGS. 3A and 3B is a tote strap image noting a sliding link on a narrowend a variably width arrangement.

FIG. 4 is a tote strap image as in FIGS. 3A, 3B, with a close view of apivot linked end of wide portion of the tote strap. As noted therein, aninner tote bag and an outer tote bag are disclosed. And the top openportions of the inner tote bag and the outer tote bag are securedtogether with snap clips.

FIG. 5 is an open end of a tote bag with strap attachment in an extendedarrangement, noting the pivot locking clip tab extensions secured to thetop rim of the tote bag and a cover pad for closing during a folded use.

FIG. 6 is a side view of FIG. 5 further illustrating the extended cliptab extensions from within a first tote bag and the strap in an extendedarrangement.

FIG. 7 is a top view of an inner tote bag as in FIGS. 4-6 with the closeflap in a looped over and closed position. As noted therein one sideextended tap is on an exterior of the tote bag and one has a pivotingloop from an inner side of the tote bag top lip to an outer side of thetote bag top lip.

FIG. 8 is a open top view of FIG. 7 wherein the close flap is in an openposition and further a side bottom link.

FIG. 9 is a close up side view of the swivel snap link of FIG. 8 on thesliding pivot side (where the support tab forms a loop from an outersurface to an inner surface of an open lip).

FIG. 10 is a close up side view of a swivel snap link of FIG. 8 on thefixed pivot side (where the support tab is fixed to an outer surface ofthe tote bag).

FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of a rolled-down tote bag lip notinga two-sided securing link, wherein a two sided link may be used for botha carry strap, securing personal objects (such as keys FIG. 12) or forsecuring to another tote bag.

FIG. 12 is a partially-rolled-down tote bag noting the positioning oftwo sided links (both sides include snap clips and a center portionsecured to a tote bag).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the invention.Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in thedrawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts orsteps. The drawings are in simplified form and are not to precise scale.The word ‘couple’ and similar terms do not necessarily denote direct andimmediate connections, but also include connections through intermediateelements or devices. For purposes of convenience and clarity only,directional (up/down, etc.) or motional (forward/back, etc.) terms maybe used with respect to the drawings. These and similar directionalterms should not be construed to limit the scope in any manner. It willalso be understood that other embodiments may be utilized withoutdeparting from the scope of the present invention, and that the detaileddescription is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and that elementsmay be differently positioned, or otherwise noted as in the appendedclaims without requirements of the written description being requiredthereto.

In the present text, numerous specific details are set forth in order toprovide a thorough understanding of exemplary versions of the presentinvention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, thatsome versions of the present invention may possibly be practiced withoutsome of these specific details. Indeed, reference in this specificationto “a variant,” “variants,” and “one/the variant,” or “one version,” “aversion” and the like, should be understood to mean that a particularfeature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with thevariant or version is included in at least one such variant or versionaccording to the disclosure. Thus, the appearances of phrases such as“in one variant,” “in one version,” and the like, in various places inthe specification are not necessarily all referring to the same versionor variant, nor are separate or alternative versions or variantsmutually exclusive of other versions or variants. Moreover, variousfeatures may be described which possibly may be exhibited by somevariants or versions and not by others. Similarly, various requirementsare described which may be requirements for some variants or versions,but not others. Furthermore, as used throughout this specification, theterms ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘at least’ do not denote a limitation of quantity, butrather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item, inthe sense that singular reference of an element does not necessarilyexclude the plural reference of such elements. Concurrently, the term “aplurality” denotes the presence of more than one referenced items.Finally, the terms “connected” or “coupled” and related terms are usedin an operational sense and are not necessarily limited to a directconnection or coupling.

Various operations may be described as multiple discrete operations inturn, in a manner that may be helpful in understanding embodiments ofthe present invention; however, the order of description should not beconstrued to imply that these operations are order dependent.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-12 and Appendix A, a tote bag system 100includes, optionally, an outer tote bag 101 and an inner tote bag 102.Each tote bag 101, 102 of system 100 includes snap-links on an open endthereof in differing arrangements as noted in the proposed views. Afirst strap member 10 includes a narrow portion 11 and a wider portion12 with opposed clip ends 51, 52 that may link with clip ends extendingfrom one of the tote bags 61, 62 for pivoting securement. A mid-slidablesupport strap link 70 allows for snap connection to tote bag clips 61,62 as noted to narrow or half the usable length of support strap 12during a use, or alternative use for comfort with wider portion 12 to beunused (FIG. 3A) allowing a full length of strap 12 to be used. One endof strap 12 additionally includes a looped portion and a sliding link 71(FIG. 3B) to adjust an overall length of strap 12 between ends 51, 52.

Additionally, an inner tote 102 may further include tabs and respectivelink members (as shown, see FIGS. 7-8). Sides of inner tote 102 mayinclude sewn extending tabs which, on one side may be secured to theexterior of tote 102 and on another side may form a loop over a top rimof tote 102 allowing an optional link 63, 64.

As will additionally be noted on tote 101 in FIG. 12, a lengthy innertab member having a central fixing point (shown) may have opposing endlinks 61, 61A as shown, so that end 61 may link with link 51 andcorresponding 61A may secure to link 63 on the inner bag 102 for secureretainment.

A magnetic of snap catch 80 (FIGS. 7-8) or other suitable securing means(See Appendix A) may be used for closure of the open end of a tote bagin a conventional manner for user convenience.

Additionally and further to Appendix A, the proposed invention totesystem 100 may include a tote orientation with a strap attached andhaving a wide width, one of the bags 101, 102 may be folded over into asmaller bag configuration, when in a folded over configuration, a strapholder from an inside tote folds onto an outside to secure the foldedbag to a bottom edge clip member (shown), and a shoulder strap securedto an opposite end thereof, as noted in page 4 thereof, a bottom clipring is positioned proximate a bottom portion of a tote, as noted onpage 5 thereof, in another arrangement with a folded bag, a hook thatwas facing up, now faces down and secures to the bottom clip, while thetop-end of the two-sided strap is now used to secure the shoulder strap,and on page 8 of Appendix A, one version of a strap securement with twoends (secured to an inner surface of one tote) so that upon folding-overand securing to a bottom link the inner clip (shown in the human-hand)may be used for shoulder-strap joining.

It will also be understood, that as used herein the phrases ‘beingexposed’ or ‘treating a surface’ or ‘treating’ or ‘exposing’ or‘illuminating’ are understood as the application of irradiativewavelengths on a material, and such treatment may penetrate the fulldepth of the material or any portion thereof

Having described at least one of the preferred embodiments of thepresent invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, it willbe apparent to those skills that the invention is not limited to thoseprecise embodiments, and that various modifications and variations canbe made in the presently disclosed system without departing from thescope or spirit of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the presentdisclosure cover modifications and variations of this disclosureprovided they come within the scope of the appended claims and theirequivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. A personal tote system, comprising: a first totemember having a closed bottom on a first end and a bounded opening on anopposed second end; said bounded opening having a first side opposite asecond side; a first securing pivot member on said first side; a secondsecuring pivot member on said second side; a first support strap memberhaving a full length and an opposed first strap end and a second strapend; a securing link member slidably arranged on said support strapbetween said first strap end and said second strap end, whereby saidsecuring link member slidable from said first strap end to said secondstrap end during an adjustment use thereof; said support strap memberremovably secured to said first tote member on said first securing pivotmember and said second securing pivot member enabling a toting supportof said personal tote system during a carry use thereof; at least saidfirst strap end being removably removably secured to said first securingpivot member; and at least one of said second strap end and saidsecuring link member being secured to said second securing pivot member;2. The personal tote system, according to claim 1, further comprising: afirst portion and a second portion of said support strap member; saidfirst portion having a width that is more than twice a width of a saidsecond portion; said securing link member slidable over both said firstportion and said second portion.
 3. The personal tote system, accordingto claim 2, further comprising: a second tote member having a closedbottom on a first end and a second bounded opening on a second opposedsecond end; said second bounded opening having a first side opposite asecond side; a second tote first securing member and a second totesecond securing member on said second bounded opening; said firstsecuring pivot member and said second securing pivot member from saidfirst tote removably linkable with respective said second tote firstsecuring member and said second tote second securing member therebyreleasably securing said second tote member within said first totemember.
 4. The personal tote system, according to claim 3, wherein: atleast one aid second tote member and said first tote member including atop closure member; and at least a third securing pivot member on saidfirst tote member; said at least third securing pivot member securedproximate said closed bottom on said first end of said first totemember; and at least a fourth securing pivot member on said first totemember; said at least fourth securing pivot member secured proximatesaid closed bottom on said first end of said first tote memberpositioned opposite said third securing pivot member.
 5. The personaltote system, according to claim 4, further comprising: a second supportstrap member having a full length and an opposed first second supportstrap end and a second second support strap end; a third support strapmember having a full length and an opposed first third support strap endand a second third support strap end; said second support strap securingsaid third securing pivot member to said first securing pivot member andsaid third support strap securing said fourth securing pivot member tosaid second securing pivot member, whereby said first tote bag may befolded over and secured to in a folded condition during a transport use.